Do you get chocolate or sweet cravings? It's hard to satisfy those cravings unless you actually eat something chocolate and sweet. My Weight Watchers coach told me about a dessert that she thought would help me named 3-2-1 Cake. Ingredients 1 box angel food cake mix 1 box … [Read more...] about Recipe: 3-2-1 Cake
Recipes
Kicking Up Cinco de Mayo with Avocados from Mexico
Cinco de Mayo is coming up and it's a great day to include one of my favorites, avocados from Mexico, on the menu. I first had avocado when arriving in San Diego courtesy of the US Navy many years ago and was convinced to try guacamole. It's been a favorite ever since! What … [Read more...] about Kicking Up Cinco de Mayo with Avocados from Mexico
Slow Cooker Recipe: Ham, Kale and Bean Stew
You know I'm a fan of meal plans and specifically eMeals. Today I have a recipe from the slow cooker eMeals meal plan which feeds a family of 6, and generally costs around $120 per week (or less). That’s only $2.86/person per meal! For those of you with smaller families like me, … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Recipe: Ham, Kale and Bean Stew
Olives from Spain: Chef Annie Sibonney Interview & Recipe
Healthy fats are an important part of a good food plan and olives play a big role in mine. In addition to using olive oil in cooking I like to snack on them including Olives from Spain. The fiber and fat makes them very filling. Did you know?... Spain is the world leader in … [Read more...] about Olives from Spain: Chef Annie Sibonney Interview & Recipe
Make Ahead Egg Muffins
An important piece for my weight loss has been getting a healthy protein-based breakfast nearly every day. One of my go to ingredients is eggs but sometimes there just isn't enough time in the morning to cook. I decided to try a make-ahead egg-based meal. I found this egg … [Read more...] about Make Ahead Egg Muffins